Emerging Infectious Diseases and Society

Washer, P.

In the 1970s it seemed infectious diseases had been conquered, but today global epidemics seem to pose a new, more sinister, threat. This fascinating study explores these new infectious diseases, such as Swine Flu, SARS and AIDS, and the re-emergence of old threats, and discusses their role in society.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-05-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230221321

DOI: 10.1057/9780230277182

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 191